FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.35/40 against the US dollar in the spot market, compared to 309.35/45 on Friday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained broadly steady on longer tenors, with a slight increase observed on shorter tenors.
A bond with a maturity date of February 15, 2028, was quoted at 8.96/9.06 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on December 15, 2029, saw a slight increase, quoted at 9.45/55 percent, up from 9.48/53 percent. The bond maturing on March 1, 2030, was quoted at 9.50/60 percent.
The yield for a bond maturing on March 15, 2031, decreased slightly, quoted at 9.75/80 percent, compared to the previous 9.75/85 percent. Additionally, a bond set to mature on December 15, 2032, was quoted at 10.20/25 percent.
A bond maturing on June 15, 2034, was quoted at 10.67/77 percent, while the yield for a bond maturing on June 15, 2035, increased slightly to 10.78/83 percent from 10.75/82 percent.
The telegraphic transfer rates for the US dollar were 305.8500 for buying and 312.8500 for selling. The British pound was quoted at 412.6211 for buying and 424.0687 for selling, while the euro was at 359.4611 buying and 370.9823 selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 0.28 percent, or 66.76 points, reaching 23,840.40. Similarly, the S&P SL20 rose by 0.31 percent, or 21.13 points, to 6,742.60.
(Colombo/Feb23/2026)
